Synopsis
Host Ray Harkins dives deep with creators of independent culture from musicians, artists and other interesting people to find out what inspires them, how they came to be and many other unexpected places.
Episodes
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James Hart from 18 Visions
15/11/2017 Duration: 01h27minEpisode 281 - Today’s episode is a doozy with James Hart, the vocalist for 18 Visions. We get in DEEP with his love of sports and the intersection of punk/hardcore with it, his personal experience of being bullied and the process of finding yourself. I don’t want to bury the lead but the final 20 minutes of this podcast are incredible. Enjoy! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREE Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Get your good band merch at one place, visit Rockabillia.com and find it ALL! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Andrew Klein from Strife
08/11/2017 Duration: 01h08minEpisode 280 - STRIFE! A huge influence on me personally and I am excited to bring Andrew Klein from Strife on the show. We discuss the simple beginnings of the band, art vs commerce and surreal moments with the band. Download, enjoy and mosh! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREE Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ryan Downey from Burn It Down and music journalist
03/11/2017 Duration: 01h15minEpisode 279 - Sorry for the delay, but it’s a good chat with my friend Ryan Downey who is a journalist extraordinaire as well as owner of Superhero Management and many cool podcasts (No Prize from God, Speak and Destroy & PopCurse). He’s also the vocalist for an incredible hardcore band from the 90’s/early 2000’s called Burn It Down. We get in deep with what it’s like to work with friends, his midwest upbringing and credibility. Enjoy! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREEGet $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh by using the promo code WORDS30.If you love Magazines but can’t stand wasting money on needless subscriptions, try Texture! This app gives you access to over 200+ magazines and is incredible!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/
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Dave Walker from Harvest, Season of Fire
25/10/2017 Duration: 01h16minEpisode 278 - One of my favorite vocalists of all time, Dave Walker from Harvest/Season of Fire, is on the show today. We hang out one afternoon on the phone to discuss the emotional impact of art, rural vs city life and anthems. We get a little emotional in the middle of the show, so don’t mind us. Enjoy the listen! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREEAudible is THE best source for audio entertainment. Listen for free with a 30 day trial ON ME!Want a better night sleep? Try a Casper for 100 days and your life will change. DO IT UP Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Marissa D'elia from Small Circle
18/10/2017 Duration: 01h06minEpisode 277 - NEW INCREDIBLE BAND ALERT. I have the pleasure of bringing you this conversation with the lead vocalist of Small Circle, Marissa D'elia. This debut LP smokes and you have to pay attention to what they have going on. We discuss life in the suburbs of Philly, representation within independent music and being intentional with your actions. Enjoy! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREE Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Chaka Malik from Burn
10/10/2017 Duration: 59minEpisode 276 - We are back! Hope you had a nice week off from the show. This week we have Chaka Malik from Burn/Orange 9mm and Ghost Decibels. He’s an intense dude and we had a chat that rivaled that intensity. It was a really enlightening and insightful talk about all things NYC, the value of silence and life around the music business. Listen and enjoy! I love movies and Mubi is the best streaming site I have ever seen. Dive in and enjoy a 30 day trial, FOR FREE Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nathan Ellis from Coalesce/The Casket Lottery and Able Baker Fox
27/09/2017 Duration: 01h03minEpisode 275 - I am stoked to bring you this rad convo I had with Nathan Ellis from Able Baker Fox/The Casket Lottery and Coalesce. We went deep on his bands, early tour life, the definition of “success” and technicality. It was a wide ranging chat that felt like we were old buds, even though we just had met. Enjoy! Get the best sleep you’ve EVER had on a new Casper. Enter the code WORDS for $50 off any new mattress.Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Buried Treasure: early 2000’s Hardcore w/ Joey Cahill
20/09/2017 Duration: 01h05minEpisode 275 - Special Episode alert! I wanted to throw some different types of shows in the feed and I love me some Buried Treasure discussions with trusted friends. This week I bring on one of my best friends, Joey Cahill from 6131 Records to discuss early 2000’s hardcore. We focused on bands that could be loosely defined as “traditional” hardcore and not specifically metal core that was so pervasive at that time. Listen in and hopefully you will find a gem or two that you haven’t listened to for awhile or even know about in the first place! Use the code WORDS for 50% off an incredible smile with Smile Direct Club!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mike Herrera from MXPX
13/09/2017 Duration: 01h11minEpisode 274 - A fellow podcast buddy is on the show this week, oh and he also plays for one of the most notable punk bands around in the form of MXPX, Mike Herrera. We get into the weeds with podcasting, spirituality and the dogma attached to it. Really fun stuff that I am happy we were able to hit on. I HIGHLY suggest you listen to this week, whether you are a fan of MXPX or not. Jump in! Use the code WORDS for 50% off an incredible smile with Smile Direct Club!Get $30 off your first delivery of incredible food from Hello Fresh by using the code WORDS30 at checkout. Eat and be merry!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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BONUS EPISODE - Ray Harkins on Straight Edge/Religion
08/09/2017 Duration: 35minI appeared on my good buds podcast, Bad Christian, in which I discussed straight edge and how it intersects with religion and a lot of anecdotal thoughts that are related to straight edge as well. It's a real fun discussion that I thought you'd enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jonathan Howell from Less Art & Kowloon Walled City
06/09/2017 Duration: 01h03minEpisode 273 - BOOM! This week a new friend of mine jumps on the show, Jonathan Howell from Less Art & Kowloon Walled City. We chat about his upbringing in the midwest, eclectic music tastes and Excel grids. You should absolutely own the new Less Art LP, so hop on that! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sierra Kusterbeck from Neaux and Versa Emerge
30/08/2017 Duration: 01h14minEpisode 272 - Happy Wednesday! This week we have an engaging conversation on the rise, fall and rise story with Sierra Kusterbeck from Neaux and Versa Emerge. She rose to prominence as the singer of pop/rock band Versa Emerge in the early 2000’s at an early age, but ran into a wall and has now taken a more nuanced view of creativity and playing music in her band Neaux. It’s a really eye-opening episode that I hope you dive deep into! Pre-order the Neaux record called “Chain Up The Sun” from our buds at The Native Sound!Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Roger Miret from Agnostic Front
24/08/2017 Duration: 01h23sEpisode 271 - An absolute banger of an episode today with the man, Roger Miret. He’s the vocalist for NYC hardcore stalwarts, Agnostic Front and recently an author! His new book is out next week and we got to chat with him about Dad life, what it’s like to write a book and being in prison. For a guy that’s done a million interviews over his life, he was incredibly open and honest about all aspects of his life. A real treat! Visit our friends over at No Echo for great features on punk, hardcore and all things heavy. Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jake Smelley from Gideon
16/08/2017 Duration: 01h15minLet’s do this! I get really philosophical with this weeks guest, Jake Smelley, the drummer for Christian hardcore band Gideon. We talk about the S Town podcast for a bit as he was raised in that particular town, what it’s like to be on the hustle for 10+ years and a deep dive into faith and one’s ability to question their beliefs. Be safe out there everyone.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mike Olender from Endeavor/Burnt By The Sun/River Black
09/08/2017 Duration: 01h17minEpisode 269 - One of my all time favorite vocalists is hanging out on the show this week, Mike Olender from Endeavor/Burnt by the Sun and most recently River Black, hangs out as he waits for a ride to the airport. We get into politics, art as commerce and weird vocals. We definitely go to places I haven’t on this show before, so listen up! Simple Mobile is your perfect sidekick for all your summer adventures!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Chadwick Johnson from Hundredth
02/08/2017 Duration: 01h16minBoom! Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down, here’s another rad chat for you fine folks. Chadwick Johnson from Hundredth is on the show this week to discuss many things including evolving as a human being, playing a different style of music and the early years of playing in bands. It’s a very open and honest discussion that I was glad to have with him while he was on his tour bus. LISTEN AND LEARN! Simple Mobile is your perfect sidekick for all your summer adventures!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Brett Detar from The Juliana Theory
27/07/2017 Duration: 01h15minEpisode 267 - One day late, but NEVER leaving you hanging! Happy dog days of summer but we aren’t slowing down, Brett Detar from The Juliana Theory (and Zao!) is spending time with us to discuss dispelling rumors (that I bring up!), living the life of music and the business behind music. The band has been through it all and Brett is definitely game to be incredibly transparent with his experience. Hope you dig! Simple Mobile is your perfect sidekick for all your summer adventures!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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John Porcell from Youth of Today/Shelter/Judge
19/07/2017 Duration: 01h21minEpisode 266 - Happy Wednesday! Today we have hardcore hero, John Porcell on the show. He’s played in every band ever included Youth of Today, Shelter, Judge, Project X and many more. Not only is he extremely musically talented, he’s a great dude to boot. We hung at his apartment one afternoon and discussed his early upbringing, life on a farm and ego. It’s a wide ranging discussion that I am very happy to share with you! Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dave Lombardo from Slayer, Dead Cross, Suicidal Tendencies and The Misfits
12/07/2017 Duration: 01h11minEpisode 265 - A true gentleman is on the show this week in the form of an incredible drummer, Dave Lombardo. He plays in Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Cross and The Misfits. Needless to say, this dude has done a million interviews but he was more than willing to go down roads that he hadn’t before and we got in depth about playing in high pressure situations, being a dad and finding stillness. It’s a great look inside of the mind of a person who shows up to work every day behind his drum kit. Use the code WORDS for 50% off an incredible smile with Smile Direct Club!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Charlie Kaplan from Cymbal.FM
05/07/2017 Duration: 01h02minEpisode 264 - This week is a rad chat with Charlie Kaplan who works at Cymbal.FM which is an incredible app that makes it extremely easy to discover, share and enjoy music in ways that I haven’t experienced before. We discuss Web 2.0 culture, music discovery and journalism (as he spent some time at NPR prior to this). Enjoy! Immerse yourself in awesome with Audible. Get a free audiobook w/ a 30 day trial today!Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.